International Medical Education

International Medical Graduates (IMG) toolkit: Introduction

Navigate the process of practicing medicine in the U.S. with this helpful toolkit from the AMA.

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The AMA helps IMGs

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International medical graduate (IMG) physicians represent over 25% of the physician workforce and are a critical part of organized medicine. The IMG Section presents this toolkit to help IMG physicians navigate through the process of practicing medicine in the U.S.

The AMA continues to advocate for IMG physicians, whether currently licensed to practice in the U.S. or seeking licensure and helps to ensure that visa-related issues do not stop their ability to care for patients.

IMGs are crucial to our nation’s health care

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Members, please log in to view the International Medical Graduates (IMG) Toolkit.

AMA membership has its advantages

  • Resources for navigating the U.S. health care system
  • Information on visas, mentorships and observerships
  • Exclusive perks and savings

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